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DState Senator · District 8
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Illinois Senate District 8
Ram Villivalam is a Democratic member of the Illinois State Senate who has represented District 8 since January 2019 and is seeking re-election on November 3, 2026.[1][2] He was born and lives in Chicago and previously worked as a consultant with SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana.[1]
Villivalam graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 2005 and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from The George Washington University in 2009.[1] His career experience includes working as a consultant with SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana.[1]
Villivalam took office in the Illinois State Senate on January 9, 2019, succeeding Ira Silverstein.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.[1]
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Ram Villivalam is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Illinois Senate District 8 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Most contested
On the version voted May 22, 2026: Allows the State Treasurer to invest State money in pooled investment trusts registered as open-end investment companies whose voting trustees are officers or employees of a national labor federation.
Apr 29, 2026 · Passed 47–7 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Allows townships to use public aid funds to run food banks, food pantries and in-kind aid programs for people who are poor, homeless or in immediate need, regardless of General Assistance eligibility.
Apr 14, 2026 · Passed 48–7 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Most contested
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION
Apr 16, 2026 · Passed 55–2 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Most contested
May 31, 2026 · Passed 48–7 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
With most of their party · Passed 47–7 · Yes 46–No 7 · Democrats 37–0, Republicans 9–7
Apr 29, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Passed 48–7 · Yes 47–No 7 · Democrats 38–0, Republicans 9–7
May 31, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Passed 48–7 · Yes 47–No 7 · Democrats 35–0, Republicans 12–7
Apr 14, 2026Official record ↗
With most of their party · Passed 51–3 · Yes 50–No 3 · Democrats 36–0, Republicans 14–3
Apr 16, 2026Official record ↗
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION
With most of their party · Passed 55–2 · Yes 54–No 2 · Democrats 37–0, Republicans 17–2
Apr 16, 2026Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 1
On the version voted May 22, 2026: Allows the State Treasurer to invest State money in pooled investment trusts registered as open-end investment companies whose voting trustees are officers or employees of a national labor federation.
Motion: Concurrence, Amendment 1
Motion: Third Reading
On the version voted May 22, 2026: Allows the State Treasurer to invest State money in pooled investment trusts registered as open-end investment companies whose voting trustees are officers or employees of a national labor federation.
Motion: Third Reading
As introduced, allows the Village of Oak Park to use quick-take eminent domain for two years to acquire specified properties on Madison Street and Humphrey Avenue in Cook County for a public building and facility.
Motion: Third Reading
Motion: Third Reading
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Allows townships to use public aid funds to run food banks, food pantries and in-kind aid programs for people who are poor, homeless or in immediate need, regardless of General Assistance eligibility.
Showing 6 of 6 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.